This masterclass explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability. AI offers powerful tools for addressing climate challenges, like reducing emissions, optimizing resource use, and creating smarter systems. However, it also brings significant environmental costs through energy-intensive data centers and growing electronic waste. Participants will examine AI's dual impact on our planet's future.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand AI's environmental costs, including energy consumption and electronic waste generation
• Discover how AI can drive positive sustainability solutions across different industries
• Develop practical strategies to maximize AI's environmental benefits while minimizing its negative impacts